Job description:
Job Title: Robotic Tank Cleaning Operative - IND3001
Location: Cushing, Oklahoma
Salary: $85,000 - $108,000
Work Hours: ~63 hours/week (1012 hour shifts, 6 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
What Youll Do:
- Travel to client sites
- Operate and maintain robotic tank cleaning systems
- Set up robots: position, lay hoses and cables, connect waste, cutter stock, hydraulic lines
- Drive the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to remove sludge from tanks
- Perform confined space cleaning using breathing apparatus when required
- Use high-pressure washers, suction/discharge hoses, pumps, and other equipment
- Check, prepare, and maintain all cleaning equipment
- Work safely in loud, hazardous industrial environments around heavy machinery
- Follow strict safety and environmental rules at oil storage facilities
- Lift and carry hoses/equipment up to 50 lbs using safe manual handling
- Wear proper PPE at all times
- Complete any other tasks assigned by management
Qualifications:
What Youll Need:
Experience or certification in:
- Industrial cleaning
- Confined space entry
- Vacuum tankers (oil refineries/storage terminals)
Ability to:
- Work in confined spaces and high-heat areas
- Climb ladders/stairs, enter manways, bend/stoop repeatedly
- Lift and move heavy equipment safely
- Pass drug testing, pre-employment physical, and background checks
- Travel nationwide as needed
Required Certifications:
- Valid Drivers License
- Controlled confined space entry permit
- Breathing apparatus Face Fit Test (must be able to wear respirator with no limitations)
- High-pressure jetting certification
- TWIC Card or ability to obtain one
Additional Items:
- Able to work outdoors in all weather and seasons
- Flexible to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Good time management and reliability
- Strong commitment to safety and company values
- Technical troubleshooting ability and knowledge of high-pressure cleaning safety
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Cutting-Edge Technology: Youll work with innovative robotic systems that replace dangerous manual tank entry. Few people get hands-on experience with this specialized technology.
In-Demand Skills: Youll gain valuable skills in robotics operation, high-pressure jetting, confined space work, and remote vehicle control
Strong Safety Culture: Be part of a company that invests heavily in safety and training. The work is challenging but safety is always the top priority.
Solid Pay & Overtime: With a pay range of $22$28/hour plus significant weekly hours (and likely overtime), total annual earnings can reach $85,000$100,000+.
Career Development: Get extensive in-house training in robotics operation and maintenance. Valuable experience that can open doors for future roles in industrial robotics, field operations, or supervision.
Physical, Hands-On Work: Perfect for someone who prefers active work over sitting at a desk. Youll be out in the field, working with your hands and equipment.
Team Environment: Work closely with skilled crews who share your commitment to doing the job safely and well teamwork and communication are valued every day.
Job Stability: The oil and fuel industry requires constant tank maintenance. Robotic tank cleaning is in high demand and growing as companies move away from manual entry.